Best Summer Nail Design Ideas To Try

Joyful summers are here. It is the perfect season to let your creativity out where you can vibe freely under the vibrant sunshine. Besides all, don’t forget about your nails, a crucial aspect that significantly contributes to your beauty and inner confidence. 

In today’s blog, we will share with you some of the best summer nail art designs. Out of countless designs available out there, we have picked the most aesthetic and beautiful designs that you will love for sure. 

Wait, wait!

Not only for salon owners or nail artists but reading this blog is quite helpful for you too. These designs are so easy that even if you have nil knowledge about nails, still, you can still try these designs on your own while sitting at your home. 

Isn’t it wonderful? 

So, what’s the delay for? Let’s start!

Top 10 Best Nail Designs

No matter if you are looking for the Best Summer nail designs for toes, Summer nail designs for dark skin, short nails, kid’s nails, or so on, these 10 stunning designs are just the perfect! 

1. Floral Delight

To be honest, no season can be a reason to love flowers. In fact, they are cherished in every season. But yes, summer may be a better time to showcase this love, even though on your nails. Source of below Image thenailartschool.

Just choose a light, neutral color (showing peace), and then just let your inner florist out. Use bright cheerful colors using pastel or bright shades. Now it is up to you if you want to create flowers using a dotting tool, or a thin brush for intricate details. 

2. Rainbow Brights

After the chilling rain summers onwards what comes the next?
Yes, it’s Rainbow.

How about not waiting so long to admire the beauty of rainbows when you can enjoy it in summer too? For this, we have picked the Rainbow Brights nail design for you. 

Source @Ninja Nail Fairy

Define the colors of your rainbow by your choice. Paint each nail with a different color, and create a rainbow gradient across all your nails. But yes, we preferably suggest you to avoid dark colors and pick brighten ones more. 

As per your likes/dislikes, you may use the same design for all the nails. Otherwise, pick a different design for each nail, after all not all the fingers are the same. 

3. Tropical Paradise

Why spend huge amounts to get tropical nail designs when you can easily get them on your fingertips on your own? Yes, it’s possible now.

Imagine palm trees, sunsets, and exotic flowers on your hands. See, how tempting it is in your head, and what about the instance, when you will get them in real on your fingers? 

Start with a gradient base such as pink, yellow, or orange (as mentioned in the image). Now add palm tree silhouettes and floral accents with the help of a thin brush and black polish. At last, finish your masterpiece with a glossy top coat for some extra shine.

4. Beachy Waves

Also, don’t forget to capture the essence of the ocean with beachy wave nails. The design can be the perfect match for your summer look, even if you have small square nails. 

Start with a light base white and add mild and darker blue wavy lines mixed to dictate the movement of the sea. Now, you may add tiny seashells, starfish decals, a tree near the sea, or anything else of your own choice. 

This design is perfect for anyone who loves the beach and wants to carry a bit of it wherever they go. Try it once and you will love it for sure, especially if you are a beach person. 

5. Sunset Gradient

Sunsets may be synonymous with summer, and you can recreate that breathtaking view on your nails. The design will help you to be your own sunshine with sunset having on your fingertips. 

Simply begin with a gradient base using warm hues like orange, or pink. Then proceed further and add a few palm tree or silhouette bird details to enhance the sunset vibe. This design will give your nails a romantic and serene look, perfect for summer evenings.

6. Butterfly Aesthetic 

Butterflies, or we can say the little summer fairies representing joy, peace and happiness. How about carrying them on your nails? Yes! This design can make it possible.  

Simply start with a light shade and then pick up a thin brush to show your creativity. Create wings, let these butterfly fly and if you want you can add some trees too. If not brush, then you can use accessories too.

7. Pastel ombre

Well talking about the aesthetics and summers, then this design can be also your choice. The design provides a classic summer look that’s both chic and playful.

For this look, choose soft pastel shades like lavender, mint green, baby blue, and peach. Now, blend these delighting colors from the cuticle to the tip using a sponge for a smooth gradient effect. 

The design may look good mat but if you love a shiny look, then you may add a glossy layer on the top of it. This design is perfect for a subtle yet stylish summer statement.

8. Fruit Salad Fun

Source of Image @seetheworldinpink.ca

Now what could be more refreshing than a fruit salad on a hot summer day? Bring that fresh feeling to your nails with a fun fruit-themed design. 

Paint each nail a different fruity color—think watermelon pink, lemon yellow, lime green, and orange. It will give your nails a versatile look. Now, use a thin brush to add tiny fruit details like seeds and segments. This design is sure to make your nails look good enough to eat!

9. Neon Geometric

Besides being the summer best, this design can be the perfect choice for all those who love their nail designs to be bold and bright. 

Use a mix of neon colors like hot pink, electric blue, and lime green. Create geometric shapes and patterns using nail tape or a thin brush. 

This design is eye-catching and perfect for making a statement at summer parties. These are a must-try, go for this design once and you will love it definitely.

10. Ice-cream cones

Source of Image Youtube@The Lindsay Ann

Talking about the summers and forgetting ice cream? Not possible. Using this design, you will be able to imprint these delicious delights on your nails.

That's all about summer nail design ideas !

Looking for more inspiration? Check out our latest blog on Trending Nail Shapes That You Must Try in 2024 for even more stylish ideas!